New Zealand Cricket has announced the nominees for its 2009 Annual Awards.
The Awards, which cover the 2008/09 season, will be presented at the National Bank New Zealand Cricket Awards Dinner at Sky City, Auckland on Thursday 22 October.
The nominees are:
Redpath Cup
Awarded to the batsman whose performances in men’s First Class cricket have been the most meritorious. [2008 winner: Ross Taylor]
Jesse Ryder, Mathew Sinclair, Daniel Vettori
Winsor Cup
Awarded to the bowler whose performances in men’s First Class cricket have been the most meritorious. [2008 winner: Chris Martin]
Iain O’Brien, Daryl Tuffey, Daniel Vettori.
Walter Hadlee Trophy - batting
For the most meritorious batting by a New Zealand player in One-Day Internationals. [2008 winner: Brendon McCullum]
Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor.
Walter Hadlee Trophy - bowling
For the most meritorious bowling by a New Zealand player in One-Day Internationals. [2008 winner: Kyle Mills]
Kyle Mills, Iain O’Brien, Daniel Vettori
JR Reid Best All Rounder Trophy
Awarded to the best all rounder. The all rounder award covers all forms of cricket and includes wicketkeepers. [2008 winner: Jacob Oram]
James Franklin, Daniel Vettori, Kane Williamson
The Phyl Blackler Cup
Awarded to the bowler whose performances in women's cricket have been the most meritorious. [2008 winner: Helen Watson]
Lucy Doolan, Kate Pulford, Sian Ruck
The Ruth Martin Cup
Awarded to the batter whose performances in women's cricket have been the most meritorious. [2008 winner: Nicola Browne]
Suzie Bates, Haidee Tiffen, Aimee Watkins
Other Awards (no nominees) to be presented include:
Sir Jack Newman Award
Presented to an outstanding junior cricket administrator in New Zealand each year for past and present services to the game. [2008 winner: Michael Cotter, Paeroa]
The Bert Sutcliffe Medal
For outstanding services to cricket. [2008 winner: Sir Richard Hadlee]
Gillette Young Player of the Year
[2008 winner: Kane Williamson]
Domestic Player of the Year – men
Awarded to the most outstanding player in men's domestic cricket. [2008 winner: Nathan McCullum]
Domestic Player of the Year – women
Awarded to the most outstanding player in women's domestic cricket. [2008 winner: Sara McGlashan]
The National Bank Player of the Year
Presented to the player whose performances in New Zealand Cricket have been the most outstanding over the last 12 months. [2008 winner: Brendon McCullum]
